#17 Steve Barrett - Chaos to Culture

Masculinity Unmasked | From Chaos to CultureHosts: Greg Styan & Max WilsonSteve Barrett – Leadership Coach | Strength Strategist🔔 Subscribe for more honest conversations on masculinity, leadership & identity:   / @masculinityunmasked  📌 Episode Summary:You don’t need to be crushing it to feel crushed.In this episode of Masculinity Unmasked, we sit down with leadership coach Steve Barrett to uncover the hidden chaos behind success — and how to lead without losing yourself.From personal breakdowns to team burnout, we go deep on what growth really feels like behind the scenes. This isn't about perfection — it's about progress. Vulnerability. Strength. And building culture without losing your mind.🔥 In This Episode:00:00 – Intro: Welcome to Masculinity Unmasked00:40 – Steve Barrett’s Journey from Chaos to Culture03:53 – Overcoming Adversity: Bankruptcy & Reinvention08:34 – Strength-Based Leadership: Tools That Actually Work12:48 – Why Vulnerability Builds Better Leaders17:25 – DEI Done Right: Diversity That Drives Results21:29 – Leading Through Chaos: Creating Culture That Lasts26:02 – Final Thoughts & Takeaways for Leaders💡 Key Takeaways:Leadership growth often brings internal chaos.Vulnerability is a leadership asset, not a liability.Diversity improves decision-making and outcomes.Coaching must be aligned with values to be effective.Culture is not built by chance — it’s built by design.📣 About the Show:Masculinity Unmasked explores the intersection of masculinity, leadership, identity, and growth. Hosts Greg Styan and Max Wilson bring in guests who challenge outdated norms and offer new frameworks for living and leading with integrity.🔗 Connect with Steve Barrett:https://lnkd.in/e5DtWxdr👇 Join the Conversation:How do you handle leadership pressure as your team scales? Drop your thoughts in the comments 📲 Follow us on socials:Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | @MasculinityUnmasked#MasculinityUnmasked #LeadershipPodcast #FromChaostoCulture #ModernMasculinity #SteveBarrett #StrengthBasedLeadership #IdentityCrisis #MaleLeadership #VulnerabilityIsStrength #OrganizationalChange #ExecutiveCoaching #DiversityAndInclusion #GrowthMindset .css-j9qmi7{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:2.8rem;width:100%;-webkit-box-pack:start;-ms-flex-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:start;justify-content:start;padding-left:5rem;}@media only screen and (max-width: 599px){.css-j9qmi7{padding-left:0;-webkit-box-pack:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;justify-content:center;}}.css-j9qmi7 svg{fill:#27292D;}.css-j9qmi7 .eagfbvw0{-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;color:#27292D;}